Hot Chicken Cakes with Lettuce and Mayo

Deeply savoury chicken, bacon, and parmesan patties fried until golden and served wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves with mayonnaise.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 463.1 kcals 1852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.1 grams 44.2 grams
Fat 32.1 grams 128.4 grams
Protein 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
60
ml
Mayonnaise
for serving
Dairy
3
tbsp
Parmesan Cheese
freshly grated, heaped
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
GrainsCereals
Meat
500
g
Chicken
minced
6
rashers
Streaky Bacon
finely chopped
NutsSeeds
6
sprigs
Thyme
fresh leaves roughly chopped
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
head
Lettuce
leaves for wrapping

Steps

  • Combine breadcrumbs, chicken, bacon, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, and parmesan in a bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan and fry patties in batches for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Lower the heat and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve cakes wrapped in lettuce leaves with a dollop of mayonnaise.